Employee benefits

The first step is to account for any obligations or costs, an expert says.

Borrowing against the value of one’s 401(k) is a great way to ride out a low-yield environment, right? Think again.

The average recipient will receive $25 more a month in 2018.

Investors can "make some real money trading, but you really have to know what you are doing,” says one advisor quoted in the article.

The right debt strategy can help clients make better decisions with capital allocations.

Most retirees said they adapted to their situation of having limited retirement income and they have had few regrets, according to a survey.

Six planning tips to improve employee compensation meetings and ease the pain of the annual ritual.

The Equifax hack has prompted the Trump administration to look at ways to establish a safer technology to replace the existing Social Security number.

Owning a home can bring tax benefits, as well as equity that can be used to create an income stream, but in some cases a rental can be a better deal for retirees.

Can your clients use the increasingly popular "still working" rule? Yes, but get a handle on the rules first.

Some consumer advocates worry that this will negatively affect small businesses and middle- and low-income Americans.

Saving too much for retirement could force clients to take loans or make withdrawals that would carry taxes and penalties.

Are you taking full advantage of the tools at your disposal? Advisors share insights about approaches.

One guideline to remember is that retirees should continue being invested in stocks, which produce high returns and pay dividends.

Less than $5 million in gross receipts during a five-year period and qualified R&D expenses are required.

Newer hybrid products are popular, but they can be expensive.

Retirees who are considering investing in an immediate annuity can make sure they get a competitive quote by consulting the annuity payment calculator at immediateannuity.com.

Retiree savings are only as safe as the places that hold retirees' personal information, says expert.

Clients may hold employer stock in their retirement accounts. It pays to know when and how to take distributions from it, Michael Kitces writes.

Clients could face a 100% penalty of taxes owed for filing late.